Alexander Wohl

The UC Board of Regents received public criticism on the lack of student voices in their voting process and discussed standardized testing and artificial intelligence during their final day of meetings Thursday.

Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to advance two citywide affordable housing initiatives as well as a budget referral for a homelessness coordinator for a portion of South Shattuck Avenue at its regular meeting Tuesday.

Berkeley City Council identified renewal of the city’s infrastructure and public safety as top legislative priorities heading into the next two-year budget cycle at a special meeting held Nov. 4, while reiterating a common commitment to environmental action and equity.

The effects of climate change on mountain snowpacks is “potentially catastrophic” for water management, according to a study from the Berkeley Lab.

All three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States are now approved for “mix and match” booster doses following an announcement from the FDA.

The Berkeley Police Department was awarded a grant from the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to fund additional training, education and enforcement.

Berkeley’s housing shelters are again confronted with the challenge of providing sanctuary for the unhoused community amidst ongoing capacity restrictions.